Depression Counselling in Regina, SK.

In many ways it is important to understand depression as a verb; depressing! Treatment for depression should involve understanding the patterns of behavior that cause depression. There are many ways to treat depression that are easy, accessible and fun! Mindfulness Meditation is an excellent tool that you will learn as a response for depression. Clients make significant gains using this tool!

Cristina uses a mindfulness approach in treating depression. Her holistic approach, paying attention to cognitive, emotional, behavioral and physical components of healing, increases the effectiveness of treatment for depression. You will learn strategies that you will be able to use between sessions and after the therapy ends. You will be able to cope better with future depressive episodes.

Depression can be debilitating and isolating. It can be a very dark place to be. To begin, I want to make sure you do not have an undiagnosed medical issue where depression is a symptom through a medical assessment. As well, I will frequently check in with you to ensure you are keeping yourself safe always. Connection is essential to our overall well-being. We need to feel accepted, in a trusting and comfortable context. We will explore the potential roots of your depression by way of trauma, past abuse, etc. If it's too painful to go there, we will use Focusing to heal through visualization. It is important to me that your journey through depression be gentle and on your terms.

I am a registered psychologist (provisional) in the province of Saskatchewan. My approach to counselling is eclectic, humanistic and collaborative. I use strategies from many theories such as client-centered, solution-focused, CBT, DBT, and evidence-based strategies for long-term weight loss. You are a unique individual and together we will discover what works best for you!

Depression can consume your life or just make life no fun anymore. Whether you have severe or mild, situational or chronic depression counselling can give you tools to help you control your life and stop feeling helpless and overwhelmed. A holistic approach is an important factor when managing depression. Get help you do not have to feel this way forever.

Depression is often times a silent struggle. It can be isolating and unfortunately remains stigmatized and misunderstood by society today. I have had clients say to me, "My partner thinks I should just be able to just buck-up but I can't! What is wrong with me?" If depression is a part of your life, you know that its' treatment is not simply "bucking-up." Often times there is a chemical imbalance and/or stressful life circumstances that is making it difficult for you to cope. This does not mean you are weak or flawed in any way. For example, if you had a thyroid condition, you wouldn't think it was "your fault" but yet with depression we do. You don't need to be alone in this.

Depression is defined in many different ways. My approach sees depression as a social phenomenon, first and foremost. People who suffer from it usually tend to blame themselves for how they view the world, or for how they feel about themselves. In my view, in doing so they are missing the big picture. They are failing to see that our society increasingly creates the conditions for isolation, dissatisfaction, emotional instability. Working on our desires, working on what is socially acceptable, discussing the contradictions that we experience every day are often key to find a way out, to perceive our pain within the most appropriate frame.

Depression is a complex experience. Treatment begins with an in depth assessment of the potential causes and impact of the client's depression. We will review current or potential treatment options including therapy and medication, depending on your beliefs and needs. We will explore experiential and cognitive factors that influence depression and build a workable action plan to manage more effectively.

Depression can have a debilitating impact on your life and is one of the most common health issues. I will complete a wholistic assessment with you, to determine where you are currently in your life and how to begin to see and believe that there is hope . Hope that this black hole that you have fallen in to can be climbed out with supports such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reality Therapy and practical strategies for dealing with depression.

Depression can be caused by life events as well as be part of normal life for some people. When depressions hits it can be a struggle to even reach out for assistance but seeing a counsellor can make a big difference to how you feel. Having someone to process events and sort out your thoughts with is a positive step that can result in a significant reduction of distress. We can work together to examine your thoughts as they can have a big impact on how you feel, change those thought patterns and self talk and develop strategies to create an on-going practice of self-care.

Using active techniques, the client works towards increasing structure in their day and motivation by focusing on values. With an experiential approach, each session becomes a chance to celebrate victories, self-reliance, and strength of character. The client is challenged to become more responsible in their quest to live a better life, trying out techniques that can be carried forward day-to-day.

When we dig deeper into some forms of depression, we find well researched underlying causes including: diet, not enough time with nature, self-abotaging habits, not knowing how to process emotions, unsatisfying work, unsatisying relationships, and much more. In many of these cases we can make changes physically, emtotionally, mentally, and/or spiritually. However, sometimes we cannot see what is causing the depression, we don't know how to start, or what steps to take. Not all depression is like this, some depression is also very deep and takes much time and support to overcome; yet, with both types, counselling support can be beneficial.

Depression can be very immobilizing and disheartening. I work encouragingly with clients who are depressed to help them to understand what current and past factors have contributed to their depression. I provide tools for clients to take action against the depression, to learn to think in different ways that that are more positive and that will alleviate the depression. I help them to learn how to take care of themselves and to gain control of their lives and have hope.

It is not uncommon in our society to feel over-burdened by life's demands, which can result in feelings of depression. In supporting someone through feelings of intense sadness and depression, we work together in trying to determine the roots of depressive symptoms and whether any changes can be made in an individual's adaptation to their situation in order to improve mood. Together, we explore the biopsychosocial factors that may lead to depression and work on strategies to help an individual improve his or her functioning and ability to cope constructively with challenges.

Someimtes life can be difficult. Dealing with depressino can make it even harder. I am here to listen to your story, to offer a safe place to discuss the situation and to partner with you in finding a way forward. I use a Narrative approach that takes your story and asks the question, what shapes the way your story is told? As you find clarity in your story, and the forces that have shaped it, you can also discover the inner strengths you have at hand to move forward in life.

Up to half of mental illness can be categorized as depression and usually requires identification of triggering factors, many of which may have combined over a lifetime. Treatment will depend on how it developed and may be coordinated with a psychiatrist for medical care. Common reasons for depression are: repressed anger, faulty thinking, trauma or grief. Are sexual misconduct or addictions part of your life? We identify when and why your anger was repressed, change faulty thinking, process trauma and grief from a safe distance, place appropriate boundaries in your life and express any anger with dignity and compassion. This enables new thought patterns or beliefs and disarms depression.

Maureen utilizes a number of useful approaches to address the faulty thinking, emotional upheaval, poor concentration, low productivity, relationship issues and other difficulties associated with the debilitating effects of depression. Depending on the severity of depression, there are some clients who may benefit from pharmaceuticals in which case they will need to consult with a qualified doctor who can diagnose and prescribe to address the chemical imbalance.

Many people if not most, will experience a period in their life during which they feel depressed. They lose interest in what used to be important or fun to them. Scheepers can assist people in identifying the relationships between thinking and feeling and behavior and can offer tools and resources to help clients toward feeling hopeful that they, just like so many others, can feel happy again.

Counseling can assist individuals with depression to experience a happier and healthier life. Various counseling approaches are used to develop self awareness and practical techniques for creating positive change and experiences. Cognitive therapy assists to identify thinking patterns, including negative thought patterns that may be changed into more positive ones to improve mood. Behavioral therapy focuses on changing unhelpful, or undesired behaviors toward behaviors that are more positive for the individual. Cognitive Behavioral therapy is a combination designed to support clients to explore the best options for personal wellness.

Depression is a serious mental disorder that affects every area of a person's life. It is a regular mode of operation for those who have it, unlike the occasional sadness that everyone experiences from time to time. Depression might be mild, characterized by low energy and a lack of interest, or it might be severe, characterized by violent mood swings and a desire to give up on life. Left untreated, the person suffering depression might contemplate harming themselves. Depression is frequently linked to substance abuse, as it effects the same area of the brain, and sufferers of depression often try to self medicate with drugs or alcohol. At Valiant Recovery, we treat the dual diagnosis of depression and substance abuse in order to care for the whole person.